Hogg says classes were called off on Friday, but will resume on Monday. He says hopefully the extra day off will give students some time to get better and give custodial staff time to go through and disinfect everything.

The school system is the latest in the region to close for illness. School districts in Laurel and Whitley counties, as well as in the city of Corbin, have also canceled classes in recent weeks due a high number of absences caused by illness.